In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through Madhya Pradesh’s political circles, Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar has accused authorities of tampering with voter lists in Bhopal. He claims that between 2.5 to 3 lakh voters have had their names mysteriously struck off during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Singhar, speaking in the state assembly, labeled this as a blatant assault on democratic rights. ‘This is not just a clerical error; it’s a calculated move lacking transparency and accountability,’ he thundered. The Congress leader questioned the basis for such massive deletions and hinted at collusion between the BJP government and the Election Commission.
The controversy erupted amid the ongoing SIR drive, aimed at cleaning voter rolls but now under fire for alleged biases. Congress has vowed to fight tooth and nail, from streets to the assembly floor, to restore every eligible voter’s rights.
Meanwhile, in Indore, Congress chief Jitu Patwari filed a police complaint at Rajendra Nagar station. As a Booth Level Agent (BLA) himself, Patwari witnessed irregularities on his own booth. ‘BJP is orchestrating this through rogue BLOs and officials. We’ll file FIRs against anyone tampering with lists on false Form-7 objections,’ he warned.
Patwari highlighted that submitting fake objections carries up to a year’s imprisonment. In his Rau assembly segment, he alleged a nexus between government BLOs and BJP BLAs targeting Congress supporters. This scandal threatens to overshadow upcoming electoral preparations, raising serious questions about electoral integrity in the heartland state.
As accusations fly, the Election Commission remains silent, but public outrage is building. Will this lead to a full probe, or is it just another chapter in political mudslinging? Only time will tell, but for now, democracy hangs in the balance in Bhopal.